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2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition

Candid

Another way to reduce paperwork is for grantmakers to ask applicants to share demographic data in their Candid nonprofit profiles instead of requiring them to provide it in each application. What other factors are driving burnout, and how can we eliminate them? Reimagining grantmaking with data collaboration at scale.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

Candid

According to the authors of The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI, the human risks of over-reliance on AI tools for time and cost efficiency include exacerbating the burnout crisis and eroding internal collaboration and communication. nonprofit sector demographics by Kyoko Uchida, Candid.

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Reimagining equity with AI: What philanthropy can do

Candid

Similarly, in the nonprofit sector, well-funded organizations are already leveraging AI to increase efficiency and reduce burnout, while smaller nonprofitsoften serving the most marginalized communitiesare being left behind. Reduced staff burnout : Conduct regular wellness surveys to measure mental health and workload satisfaction.

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

Limited Staffing and Volunteer Burnout Nonprofits often operate with small teams and depend heavily on volunteers to bring their events to life. While volunteers are invaluable, relying too much on them can lead to burnout, reduced productivity, and even event-day mishaps. Group discounts can also inspire more people to attend.

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Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Recalibrate for Year-End Success

Grant Writing Made Easy

Update DEI framing and metrics Many funders expect clear demographic data and transparent discussion of equity efforts. To execute efficiently and avoid burnout during the busiest part of the year, your team needs infrastructure that works for you—not against you.

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What If You Never Had to Start a Grant from Scratch Again?

Grant Writing Made Easy

Why Starting From Scratch Hurts Your Grant Writing Constantly writing grants from scratch is more than tedious; it actively contributes to burnout and cognitive overload. It’s a living, searchable archive of every boilerplate document you need for grant applications, from budgets to board rosters to staff demographics.

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Healthcare Worker Shortfall Getting Expensive

The NonProfit Times

COVID related stress and burnout lead the reasons for the shortfall. By 2022, 100,000 registered nurses had left the workforce because of stress, burnout, and retirement. In particular, median wage growth (or decline) has differed historically depending on the occupation, socioeconomic status, and demographics of workers.